Sunderland
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Sunderland safe?
Crime in Sunderland is higher than the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Sunderland has 9.9 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Sunderland is on the higher-crime side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Sunderland | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10.8 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 11.2 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 11.8 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 11.6 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 11.3 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 7120 49%
- Criminal damage and arson 2385 17%
- Shoplifting 1827 13%
- Public order 1792 12%
- Other theft 1328 9%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Sunderland has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Sunderland has little history of flooding. 1% of the city has a more serious history.
- Little flooding 98%
- Some flooding 1%
- More flooding 1%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
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Old coal mines
5 old mine shafts are recorded in the city.
Old coal mines vs other cities
Sunderland has some old mine shafts, but fewer than the most mined cities we cover.
SunderlandNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Tornado Up to less than 3% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
- Earthquake No recent tremors recorded nearby.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Sunderland?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Sunderland is currently High.
How does crime in Sunderland compare with England?
Crime in Sunderland is higher than the England rate. Sunderland has 9.9 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Sunderland is safe?
No. These figures are for Sunderland as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Sunderland?
This Sunderland page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report